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Famous as :
Latin pop singer, songwriterBirth Name :
Alejandro Sanchez PizarroBirth Date :
December 18, 1968Birth Place :
Madrid, SpainSpouse :
Jaydy Michel (model, 29-Dec-98 - 11-Nov-05)Claim to fame :
Album "Más" (1997)
Video: Alicia Keys and More Sing at 2009 Latin Grammy Awards
November 06, 2009 01:11:40It's a wrap for the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Its winners have been announced and soon afterwards, footage of its live performances by Alicia Keys, Alejandro Sanz and Laura Pausini and this year's big winner Calle 13 hit the web.
Alicia made a collaboration with Alejandro who brought his guitar during the set. The two musicians delivered a duet track called "Looking for Paradise" which is taken from his latest studio effort "Paraiso Express".
Jennifer Lopez Brings Famous Musicians to Perform at L.A. Hospital Gala
May 15, 2008 02:05:13Having twin babies of her own, Jennifer Lopez is touched by the needy children who are being treated annually by Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and thus has revealed her intention to offer some help. The actress-singer announced Wednesday, May 14 that she's going to host and help coordinate the third Noche de Ninos benefit gala, which is set to take place October 11 later this year at the Nokia Center.
Thanks to her twins Max and Emme, from whom Lopez gets the inspiration to get more involved in the cause. "Doing something where I was proactive ... where I was the one pushing and making something happen, that just became very important to me," the Associated Press quoted her as saying. "I don't know if it was because I was pregnant and thinking about children, thinking about the world. Definitely my children inspire me very much in so many ways, even just in the past two and a half months of their little lives."
Colombian Pop Superstar Shakira Caught in Sex Tape Prank
April 02, 2008 10:04:50Bad news travels fast, but representatives for Shakira and Alejandro Sanz are also quick to issue a denial over reports that their celebrity clients have been caught on film enjoying a threesome with Shakira's boyfriend Antonio de la Rua. Shot down reports on the existence of a sex tape, both representatives claimed them as prank.
Internet reports surfaced on April Fool's Day suggested that Shakira, Alejandro, and Antonio have been caught on film enjoying a threesome. Reports on that matter, according to PeopleEnEspanol.com, got started when Argentine DJ Javier Ceriani commented on a little Internet report on his Zona Cero radio show.
Alejandro Sanz Confirmed Alleged Romance with Former Assistant
January 28, 2008 02:01:18It takes time for Alejandro Sanz to come out of the closet and finally confirm he's dating his former assistant.
The Spanish pop/ballad musician has officially confirmed he's dating his former assistant Raquel Pereda, two years after they first started dating.
Nominees of 2007 Los Premios MTV Announced!
September 13, 2007 01:09:24
Done with Video Music Awards, MTV is gearing another award in appreciation of Latin music. Nominees of Los Premios MTV 2007 was announced yesterday (September 12), putting Mexican star Belinda on the lead.
The 18 years-old singer and actress gains 5 nods including Best Solo Artist, Video of the Year and Artist of the Year. Just one count less than her are Alejandro Sanz and Argentinian rock band Babasonicos. Meanwhile, scoring three each are Paulina Rubio, Julieta Venegas and several more.
Alejandro Sanz Pushed Back Tour to Rest
May 23, 2007 04:05:13
Alejandro Sanz's visit to U.S. for a tour has to be postponed since the Grammy awards winning singer is following doctor's order. His doctor in Spain required him to take an absolute rest after an exhausting tour in Latin America.
This pushed back schedule will begin again in November with details and additional shows following to be announced. So far the June concerts at Gibson Amphitheater, Los Angeles has been rescheduled to November 16-17. After that he will perform in San Diego on November 21 and continue it to El Paso, McAllen, Dallas and Houston on November 23-30.
Miguel Bose's Most Ambitious Album
April 17, 2007 01:04:57
To celebrate 30 years enrollment as a singer, Spanish singer Miguel Bose released an album titled "Papito". In a large-scale, Bose tapped several artists such as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz, Julieta Venegas, and even R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe to record duets with him.
The album that contains the remakes of his previous songs has been released in Spain and America last month. It peaked at #6 in Billboard's Latin chart and still continues ruling the top 20. Stipe who stood out among the Latinos assisted Bose in the song "Lo que hay es lo que ves".
The 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners
April 29, 2006 10:04:55
Colombian pop music star Shakira was the top winner at this year Billboard Latin Music Awards held Thursday April 27th, 2006. The beauty led the night event with five trophies all at once, four of which were Hot Latin Song Of The Year; Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Vocal Duet; Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Duo or Group; and Latin Ringtone Of The Year for "La Tortura" which she shared with Alejandro Sanz, while the other one was for Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Female thanks "Fijacion Oral Vol. 1".
Among some other winners was Juanes who brought home the Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Male for "La Camisa Negra", and Songwriter Of The Year award, Reyli who won the category of Latin Pop Album of the Year, Male for "En La Luna", and RBD who nabbed two awards of Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Duo or Group and Latin Pop Album Of The Year, New Artist both for "Rebelde". Besides them all there were also Daddy Yankee, La Secta Allstar, Andy Andy, and many others.
Shakira Plans A Live Aid-Style Event
April 15, 2006 10:04:04
Shakira is getting more and more serious in taking in hand poverty causes, especially that in her country. Apparently, the Colombian pop singer recently revealed that she has teamed with a group of Latin artists to organize a Live Aid-style event that will help the poor people of her continent.
She says "We want this to be an event that brings world attention to poverty in Latin America, which is virtually invisible to the rest of the world." The event reportedly is slated to be held in 2007, though details on it have yet been revealed. Sources say the artists involved will among others include Juanes, Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bosa, who all have track records of working for worthy causes.
Billboard Music Awards Winners
December 08, 2005 10:12:49Punk rockers Green Day and hip-hop star 50 Cent have both dominated the 2005 Billboard Music Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 6th. The two musicians equally picked six awards each. As of Green Day, it was named Album Group of the Year, Pop Group of the Year, Hot 100 Group of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Modern Rock Artist of the Year, and Rock Song of the Year for their "Boulevard of Broken Dreams."
Meanwhile, 50 Cent brought home the awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Hot 100 Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Rap Artist of the Year, and Ring tone of the Year for his "Candy Shop" featuring Olivia. Other big winner at the prestigious event was pop diva Mariah Carey who was honored Female Album Artist of the Year, Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Hot 100 Song of the Year for "We Belong Together," Hot 100 Airplay of the Year and Rhythmic Top 40 Title of the Year, both for the same song.
Sanz Honored Latin Grammy for Record of the Year
November 05, 2005 12:11:45It's Record of the Year honor that finally fell down into the hands of Alejandro Sanz at the Sixth Annual Latin Grammy Awards held on Thursday. Also taking home a Grammy for Best Song, he was not only the Mexican music artist who received the awards for rock band Molotov managed to grab one for Best Rock Album by a Duo or Group with Con Todo Respeto. However, it's Colombian rocker Juanes who showed his widest smile as he successfully collected three awards of Best Rock Solo Vocal Album, Rock Song, and Video.
Taking place at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, this event also bestowed its awards in the rest categories to, among others, Italian singer Laura Pausini, Spanish singer-songwriter Bebe, Marc Anthony, Juan Luis Guerra, and Obie Bermudez.
